JOB DETAILS:
This position is responsible for the overall management, implementation and reporting of the project in a specific region and will coordinate and ensure strong relevant alignment with LGAs and relevant project partners. S/he is responsible for ensuring timely implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. This requires close liaison with LGAs, communities and relevant private partners in the region.

The position reports directly to the Program Technical Manager. It requires necessary good public relationship skills, a well-organized individual who can handle pressure and deadlines, capable of training and supervising field level program implementation, and has strong computer skills.

Programme management responsibilities
• Provide management oversight of the implementation of the Disasters Risk Reduction and environmental Management project.
• Ensure all programme activities on the ground fulfill the requirements of approved African Social Protection and Development Initiatives Country strategic plan.
• Ensure functional systems are in place for effective project planning, preparation, start-up and implementation.
• Liaise closely with the specialist in the areas of livelihood, MEAL and Institutional Strengthening for technical guidance to the programme with technical backstop from the senior managers of the program.
• Develop detailed implementation plans, procurement plans and phased financial forecasts in collaboration with the Disasters Risk Reduction and environmental Management staff and Implementing Partners.
• Lead and prepare for the monthly meetings as per ASPDI guidelines specific to the target region.
• Ensure timely preparations and submission of monthly progress updates and quarterly reports are developed and submitted in accordance with agreed donors/members schedules.
• Support and manage the implementing CSOs in the project implementation and ensure a capacity assessment and development plan is in place, regularly reviewed and followedthrough.
• Establish a strong collaboration and coordination mechanism with the consortium partners to ensure project activities are in line with the project work plan and expected outputs across all the project results areas (IRs).
• Ensure all staff comply with African Social Protection and Development Initiatives financial and logistics procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong collaboration and coordination with the respective LGAs in terms of planning, implementation and progress updates, reviews and reporting.
• Ensure that security guidelines are prepared and followed in the projects location and that any breaches of these are handled appropriately:
• Incorporate child rights programming into all aspects of ASPDI ’s work in the operational areas and ensure requirements of ASPDI Child Safeguarding Policy are fully complied with by all staff and partners in the respective region.

MEAL and Learning / Research
• In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator ensure implementation of a strong MEAL mechanism for the project (MEAL plans, indicators, performance tracking tables, monitoring tools, benchmarks etc.)
• In collaboration with the consortium research partner to ensure dissemination of assessment results for all relevant project studies and make use of the findings to inform project planning and implementation.
• In collaboration with the MEAL team, develop process, output and outcome level Quality Benchmarks and regularly review progress on indicators/achievement of targets. Discuss monitoring findings during program coordination/review meetings, review MEAL reports to highlight key project strengths and areas of improvement through action plans, and use learning from monitoring reports for project implementation.
• Review accountability to beneficiaries’ data and reports and provide technical support to implementation team using key learning from accountability system for program development, planning, improvement and implementation.
• ASPDI representation
• Regularly coordinate and collaborate with other ASPDI sector teams to strengthen programming and impact for children.
• Establish and maintain strong collaboration and coordination with the relevant regional and district LGAs stakeholders, implementing partners including the private sector to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of the project.
• Prepare for donor and member visits to ensure project progress is showcased as per the expected standards. The candidate will be lead host of the project events in collaboration with the LGAs and other relevant stakeholders in the respective region and communities

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Advanced degree in relevant field; professional qualification in Disasters and Environmental Management desired;
• Fresh University graduate experience with minimal experience in Disasters and Environment Management.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets, work plans and reports
• Strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;

Applications must include: Maximum 1 page signed cover letter explaining why you consider yourself to be the best fit for the position;

A CV indicating your relevant skills and experiences;

Copies  of  relevant certificates.

Please send applications by registered mail to:

Country Director African Social Protection and Development Initiatives (ASPDI)  P.O.Box 137 Kibondo

Or by email address: info@aspditanzania.or.tz

Letters and emails should clearly indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope or for emails in the Subject line. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be notified.